Nearly everyone who lived in San Antonio in January 1985 will remember the wonderful winter wonderland that greeted Alamo City residents one weekend. From early Saturday morning, Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, the city received a record 13.5 inches of snow. We've combed through the San Antonio Express, San Antonio News and San Antonio Light archives to bring you the best photos from the memorable storm. Enjoy! less

Nearly everyone who lived in San Antonio in January 1985 will remember the wonderful winter wonderland that greeted Alamo City residents one weekend. From early Saturday morning, Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, the city ... more

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Meagan MacDonald and Elizabeth Wood slide down an embankment on an intertube at Stadium Drive and Hildebrand on Jan. 13, 1985.

Meagan MacDonald and Elizabeth Wood slide down an embankment on an intertube at Stadium Drive and Hildebrand on Jan. 13, 1985.

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Two men and a woman sled down a hill at Hildebrand and Devine, behind Trinity University, on Jan. 13, 1985.

Two men and a woman sled down a hill at Hildebrand and Devine, behind Trinity University, on Jan. 13, 1985.

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Dr. Charles Roeth gets ready to throw a snowball on Jan. 13, 1985. Roeth skied to work at Humana Hospital.

Dr. Charles Roeth gets ready to throw a snowball on Jan. 13, 1985. Roeth skied to work at Humana Hospital.

Police arrive at the scene of an accident on the Guadalupe Street bridge where a driver lost control in the snow in January 1985. Despite the surprise storm, fewer than 150 car accidents, most merely fender-benders, were reported in the Alamo City. less

Police arrive at the scene of an accident on the Guadalupe Street bridge where a driver lost control in the snow in January 1985. Despite the surprise storm, fewer than 150 car accidents, most merely ... more

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Kids have a snowball fight as snow started accumulating on the Guadalupe Street bridge in January 1985. Police had just closed the bridge.

Kids have a snowball fight as snow started accumulating on the Guadalupe Street bridge in January 1985. Police had just closed the bridge.

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An aerial view of snow-covered San Antonio in January 1985.

An aerial view of snow-covered San Antonio in January 1985.

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Plows clear the north-south runway at the San Antonio International Airport as more snow falls in January 1985.

Plows clear the north-south runway at the San Antonio International Airport as more snow falls in January 1985.

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An aerial view of snow-covered San Antonio in January 1985.

An aerial view of snow-covered San Antonio in January 1985.

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Snow covers a San Antonio freeway in January 1985.

Snow covers a San Antonio freeway in January 1985.

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San Antonio firefighters put out a fire on New World Drive as snow falls in January 1985.

San Antonio firefighters put out a fire on New World Drive as snow falls in January 1985.

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Two girls work on a snowman in the bed of a pickup in front of the Alamo on Jan. 12, 1985.

Two girls work on a snowman in the bed of a pickup in front of the Alamo on Jan. 12, 1985.

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Paul Green skis in front of the Alamo after more than a foot of snow fell on San Antonio in January 1985.

Paul Green skis in front of the Alamo after more than a foot of snow fell on San Antonio in January 1985.

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Ducks swim in a San Antonio body of water after more than a foot of snow blanketed the city in January 1985.

Ducks swim in a San Antonio body of water after more than a foot of snow blanketed the city in January 1985.

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Men work on an 8-foot-5-inch snowman at the corner of St. Cloud and Babcock Road on Jan. 12, 1985. "We were a city of a million people and 500,000 snowmen," wrote the Light's Managing Editor Ed Raedemakers at the time. less

Men work on an 8-foot-5-inch snowman at the corner of St. Cloud and Babcock Road on Jan. 12, 1985. "We were a city of a million people and 500,000 snowmen," wrote the Light's Managing Editor Ed Raedemakers at ... more

Photo: San Antonio Express-News File Photo

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A Handy Andy employee clears the road in front of the store at Wonderland Mall on Jan. 12, 1985.

A Handy Andy employee clears the road in front of the store at Wonderland Mall on Jan. 12, 1985.

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A man uses a piece of paper to clean snow from the windshield of his car on Jan. 12, 1985.

A man uses a piece of paper to clean snow from the windshield of his car on Jan. 12, 1985.

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A San Antonio snow scene from Jan. 13, 1985. The Alamo City's record storm started overnight, early Saturday, Jan. 12, 1985. When the snow stopped falling Sunday, the city had received about 13.5 inches of snow. less

A San Antonio snow scene from Jan. 13, 1985. The Alamo City's record storm started overnight, early Saturday, Jan. 12, 1985. When the snow stopped falling Sunday, the city had received about 13.5 inches of ... more

Two women sled down a hill at Hildebrand and Devine, behind Trinity University, on Jan. 13, 1985.

Two women sled down a hill at Hildebrand and Devine, behind Trinity University, on Jan. 13, 1985.

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Carports at an apartment complex in the 2500 block of Babcock Road collapsed under the weight of the snowfall on Jan. 13, 1985. The complex notified owners to move their vehicles, and no cars were damaged.

Carports at an apartment complex in the 2500 block of Babcock Road collapsed under the weight of the snowfall on Jan. 13, 1985. The complex notified owners to move their vehicles, and no cars were damaged.

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Joe Contreras washes the snow off his car at a carwash at W. Salinas and N. Zarzamora on Jan. 13, 1985.

Joe Contreras washes the snow off his car at a carwash at W. Salinas and N. Zarzamora on Jan. 13, 1985.

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Groundskeeper Jeff Zoller salts the steps of the First Presbyterian Church on Jan. 13, 1985.

Groundskeeper Jeff Zoller salts the steps of the First Presbyterian Church on Jan. 13, 1985.

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A San Antonio snow scene from Jan. 13, 1985. The Alamo City's record storm started overnight, early Saturday, Jan. 12, 1985. When the snow stopped falling Sunday, the city had received about 13.5 inches of snow. less

A San Antonio snow scene from Jan. 13, 1985. The Alamo City's record storm started overnight, early Saturday, Jan. 12, 1985. When the snow stopped falling Sunday, the city had received about 13.5 inches of ... more

A man uses a broom to clean the snow off school buses in San Antonio in January 1985.

A man uses a broom to clean the snow off school buses in San Antonio in January 1985.

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Members of the San Antonio Fire Department put the finishing touches on their snow person on Jan. 14, 1985. Sunny skies and warmer temperatures allowed many to enjoy the weekend's record snowfall. The firemen are Mike Miller (from left), Alex Bock, Roy Montejano and Carlos Quesada. They built their snow creation outside Fire Station No. 1. less

Members of the San Antonio Fire Department put the finishing touches on their snow person on Jan. 14, 1985. Sunny skies and warmer temperatures allowed many to enjoy the weekend's record snowfall. The firemen ... more

Photo: San Antonio Express-News File Photo

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